Wczesne panegiryki łacińskie Jana Tomasza Józefowicza (1662-1728)
Early Latin panegyrics by John Thomas Józefowicz (1662-1728)

Summary/Abstract: The author discusses the problems of the early panegyrics by John Thomas Józefowicz, from Lvov, who was associated with the Academy of Krakow. The author selects a few most important panegyrics, which illustrate an intellectual work of Józefowicz, with the elements of philosophy and theology. Discussed panegyrics from the period when Józefowicz was a professor of philosophy (in the years 1684-1693) at the University of Krakow are the most representative of Lvov historian and chronicler. Panegyrics written in the nineties the seventeenth century and the first decade of the eighteenth century refer to the current affairs of the Chapter of Lvov (for example Constantine Joseph Zielinski choice for the post of archbishop) or are devoted to people from the circle of Lvov monastic life. The work of Józefowicz indicates his high erudition, excellent poetic mastery of the Latin language and a thorough education in the humanities. He moves freely in many scientific fields, including in theology, philosophy, history and literature. He shows a great knowledge of classical works by such thinkers as Virgil, Horace and Lucian. As a result of his extensive biography, he used his knowledge not only in the creative process, but also in the important church positions, which he occupied later in the Archdiocese of Lvov.

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